6 bedroom detached house for sale

Located on a beautiful, west-facing plot of approximately 0.5 acre, on Broadham Green, near Oxted, The Old Cottage is a Grade II* listed family home, offering versatile accommodation with plenty of original features dating back to 1420. This attractive home was originally a single-chamber hall house, however there have been many additions over the last five centuries and it now oozes character features with modern, family living accommodation and high-speed internet (StarLink). Set back from the village green and approached via a gravelled access, this pretty home is framed by stunning grounds, which were designed by Chelsea Gold medallist, Roger Platt. Electrically operated, five-bar gates open to a spacious driveway, with parking for numerous cars, along with a detached, 2-bay barn garage (2 cars), which also benefits from a self-contained annexe / home office, complete with kitchen and bathroom. There is a pedestrian gate, with a block-paved path, leading to the front door, via beautifully stocked, mature flowerbeds, with an attractive rose pergola. The accommodation flows freely over two floors with 5 reception areas, most notably the stunning dining hall, with its impressive fireplace/ log-burner. Other receptions rooms include the study, living room, snug/ family room, and conservatory/ sunroom. The country style kitchen overlooks the rear gardens and boasts an AGA. There is also a separate utility/ boot room, a larder, and a downstairs cloakroom. There are two separate staircases to first floor, with all six bedrooms. The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an en-suite ‘Jack n Jill’ bathroom. The bedrooms are well balanced with 3 bathrooms in total, servicing potentially 6 bedrooms. Reference has already been made to the beautifully landscaped grounds, which are wonderfully private and secluded. There are two patio areas with steps up to a large lawn with mature beds and specimen trees. This fabulous home also benefits from an outdoor, heated swimming pool, adjacent to which is another large outbuilding, which is divided into a gym/ office, a workshop and a pool/ summer house. Boadham Green is a quiet yet convenient hamlet with an excellent local pub and dining, called The Haycutter. Communications links are very good with the A25 close by providing easy access to the M25, with access to London, approximately 23 miles away and to Heathrow. Equally the M23 provides fast access to Gatwick Airport and the south coast. There are a wide variety of sporting facilities in the area including Oxted leisure centre, golf at Tandridge Golf Club, Tennis Clubs in Hurst Green and Limpsfield, and racing at Lingfield. There is great access to local schools which include Hazelwood, Caterham, Limpsfield Church of England, Oxted (Senior and Junior Schools), Woldingham School, Tonbridge School and Sevenoaks School. Hurst Green Station 0.7 miles Oxted station 1.8miles Oxted 1.8 miles M25 Junction 2.4 miles Sevenoaks 8.8 miles (All distances approximate) Oxted is a walk or drive away, providing extensive facilities.